The Campfire Series: Learn The Greats in 6 Weeks
Rose City Guitar Company’s Campfire Guitar Summer Series is perfect for beginners and casual players who want to strum and sing classic songs with confidence. Over 6 fun and friendly weekly sessions, you’ll build a solid foundation of chords, rhythm, and group playing—and end the series with a relaxed jam session and sing-along at the shop.
Bring your guitar, your voice, and your love of music. We’ll supply the songs, community, and s’mores vibes (figuratively speaking… or maybe not).
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1: Campfire Foundations
Get comfortable with essential chords like G, C, D, Em, and A.
We’ll cover the basics of strumming, rhythm, and keeping time, and explore a few easy two-chord tunes from iconic artists.
Week 2: Adding Flavor
Expand your chord vocabulary with Am, E, and Dm.
Learn the differences in vibe between songs in Major & Minor Keys
We’ll also introduce the capo and how to use it to play in different keys.
Week 3: Singing & Playing
Learn simple tricks to help you sing and strum at the same time.
We’ll also show you how to change the key of a song to fit your voice.
Week 4: Rhythm & Groove
Dive into dynamics, muted strums, and syncopated rhythm to give your playing personality.
The song selection continues to pull from a wide range of styles and eras.
Week 5: Leading & Jamming
Practice how to confidently start a song, count in a group, and lead a sing-along.
We’ll cover tips for building group chemistry and creating a great campfire vibe.
Week 6: The Final Jam
We’ll warm up, review the material, and finalize a setlist.
Wrap things up with a laid-back jam session or casual performance for friends and family at the shop.
Songs will come from artists like Bob Dylan, Toto, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Bill Withers, and too many more to list—expect an eclectic, fun, and crowd-pleasing mix.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginners to intermediate players welcome |
| Materials Included: | Lesson Packets |
| Requirements: | *Must bring guitar* It would also be Ideal to bring your guitar tuner, Capo (suggested), and A note pad and pen. We have Tuners and capos for sale, we only have so many "Loaner" accessories so please let us know if you need help our have any questions about materials. |
| Instructor: | Samantha E Russell |
| Instructor Bio: | Samantha Russell is a seasoned guitarist, bassist, and songwriter with over 20 years of experience spanning rock, metal, jazz, and classical music. Originally self-taught, she later studied jazz and classical guitar at Portland State University and the University of Arizona. With over a decade of teaching experience, Samantha brings a practical, genre-spanning approach to theory—grounding abstract concepts in real-world playing. Her classes are welcoming, clear, and rooted in helping students truly understand the music they love. Samantha began writing and playing music long before she learned music theory. It intimidated her for a long time and every avenue left her feeling more confused. When she finally received the education she was looking for and began to understand, she made it her mission to teach in a fun and easy to understand method. Music theory can open so many doors and doesn't need to be this scary thing. |
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